Time: Around 9:00pm EDT

Location: init

General Info: <p>On the first weekend of Olaesta, the <a href="https://gswiki.play.net/Category:Bericsaba_Market" target="_blank">harbor market</a> of Ornath, closed for much of the year, throws open its gates for a highly anticipated annual event.  Farmers, poulterers, shepherds, and artisans from across the island descend upon the bustling square, eager to hawk their wares, test their skills, and stake their claim in the island’s most prestigious culinary and craft competitions.  For one weekend, the market is a whirlwind of voices calling out their goods, the scent of grilled fish and sweet preserves thick in the air, and the clatter of craftsmen setting up displays of finely woven textiles, carved driftwood trinkets, and freshly fired pottery.</p><p>For the first time in its history, the <a href="https://gswiki.play.net/Category:Isle_of_Ornath" target="_blank">Isle of Ornath</a> is sending letters of invitation north to the continent of Elanith.</p><p>Contests over the weekend are:</p><ul><li><br></li><li><span>The Illistimi Culinary Arts Academy Presents: Our Special-tea</span><ul><li>This is a live contest,<b> </b>taking place<b> on 4/5/2025 - 10:00 AM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li><span>Frozen Assets: A Chilling Competition</span><ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place<b> on 4/5/2025 - 12:00 PM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li>The Spirited Affair: A Battle of Distilled Delights<ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place on <b>4/5/2025 - 2:00 (14:00) PM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li><span>It's Bee-Lightful: Sweet Like Honey</span><ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place<b style="font-weight: bold;"> on 4/5/2025 - <b>4:00 PM (16:00)</b> EDT</b></li></ul></li><li>The Decadent Sip: Making Pour Decisions<ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place on <b>4/5/2025 - 10:00 (22:00) PM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li><span>The Pitched Pickle: A Battle for the Ages</span><ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place<b> on 4/6/2025 -  12:00 PM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li><span>The Crowning Foam: Brewed to Perfection</span><ul><li>This is a live contest, taking place on <b>4/6/2025 - 1 (13:00) PM EDT</b></li></ul></li><li>The Daily Scoop: Dipping into Fun<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li><li>The Perfect Slice: A Battle of Crust and Filling<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contes</b>t</li></ul></li><li>Whisked Away: A Pastry Perfection Contest<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li><li>The Briny Bite: A Feast from the Deep<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li><li>Forged in Fire: A Glassblower’s Challenge<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li><li>Essence of Victory: A Fragrant Showdown<ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li><li><span>The Rise And Fall: A Leavening Agent</span><ul><li>This is a <b>voting booth contest</b></li></ul></li></ul><p><br>Tours of Sleeping Drake Harbor will be provided on the Day of the Huntress, Feastday, and Restday.<br>Closing ceremonies and all winners will be announced at 3 pm EDT on Olaesta 6th.</p>